Experience flight like never before, as you glide through the clouds in a stunning microlight aircraft. These ingeniously designed aeroplanes appear like a scary prospect; however, they are safe, sturdy and facilitate an exhilarating aerial experience. No other aircraft gives the level of freedom and manoeuvrability that these machines allow. When you arrive at one of the airfields available nationwide, your expert pilot will greet you and go through the safety procedures with you, as well as giving you an introduction to the microlight itself, getting you used to the cockpit and controls. Once strapped in, it’s then up, up and away, as your pilot expertly takes off and demonstrates the capabilities of the aircraft. Should you feel confident you may even get the chance to take control! The exact model and type of microlight will vary at different locations; however this information can be retrieved when you call your selected airfield to book.

What's included?

A safety briefing and cockpit familiarisation with your pilot

A 60 minute microlight flight with the opportunity to take control

Any restrictions?

Your voucher is valid for 10 months for one person

The minimum age to take part will vary at different venues; however none allow anyone younger than 14 years old

The microlights available will vary at different locations. The images used on this page are simply a guide

Please allow for 60 minutes flight time and 30 minutes for briefing. This may be dependent on weather conditions

You are advised to call the airfield on the morning of your flight to be sure the flight is running as scheduled

All dates subject to availability

This experience is available at 12 Locations:

Cambridgeshire (South East) - Conington

Cambridgeshire (South East) - Ely

County Armagh (Northern Ireland) - Portadown

Derbyshire (Midlands) - Ashbourne

Devon (South West) - Umberleigh

East Riding of Yorkshire (North) - Leven

Herefordshire (Midlands) - Leominster

Kent (South East) - Headcorn

Kent (South East) - Rochester

Lancashire (North) - Lancaster

Lothian (Scotland) - North Berwick

Strathclyde (Scotland) - Strathaven

Cambridgeshire (South East) - Conington

Cambridgeshire (South East) - Ely

County Armagh (Northern Ireland) - Portadown

Derbyshire (Midlands) - Ashbourne

Devon (South West) - Umberleigh

East Riding of Yorkshire (North) - Leven

Herefordshire (Midlands) - Leominster

Kent (South East) - Headcorn

Kent (South East) - Rochester

Lancashire (North) - Lancaster

Lothian (Scotland) - North Berwick

Strathclyde (Scotland) - Strathaven

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Your voucher is valid for 10 months. Minimum age varies with location but is not less than 14 years. No previous experience necessary. Microlights and itineraries may vary slightly between locations and images used on this page are only a guide. Flight time will be approximately 60 minutes depending on weather conditions. Maximum weight 14 stone (16 stone at South Lanarkshire location, 17.3 stone at Cambridgeshire location). No maximum height. Please note at some locations you must call on the morning of your booked flight to confirm that the weather conditions are suitable for flight.

Christmas gift
Excellent. My wife, Chris, bought me a micro-lite flight as a Christmas present as I'd been thinking of taking lessons. I took the lesson at Shobden with Swift Flight and found it very professional. Steve, the instructor, conducted a thorough brief and the flight was carried out in near perfect conditions. Steve allowed me to take control, under his monitoring, and it was very enjoyable, intense but enjoyable. I would definately recommend it for anybody interested in flying , just for the experience. Thanks to Steve and, of course to Chris xx
23 June 2014

microlite magic
Everything about the experience was first class.
The arrangements with the flying club (Baxby) were easy to make, the 'leader' (Dave) was approachable, pleasant and very professional.
The flight itself lasted the full hour but time seemed to fly by (no pun intended) as we talked about almost every topic under the sun.
Heartily recommended for anyone who has a head for heights (if you haven't then definitely give it a miss).
23 May 2014

My Hubby's adventure in the air
I surprised my husband with this gift voucher for his birthday but had already booked the appointment as well, giving him no reason to delay. As he loves to fly and is an aerospace engineer I knew he would have no worries - but little did I know he had a bit of fear being in this microflight, but that soon changed as he was given the command for the entire flight and absolutely loved it. Steve, the instructor, was great to explain everything and even quicker to get my hubby in the air and having the full experience. It was well worth the fee and so easy to make the arrangements. This was a great intro into the world of microflight"ing" and gave my husband the experience he was looking for to see if his interest might go further than a joy ride. Another tick off the bucket list and well worth giving it a go yourself if you're considering. Have fun....we both did!
08 March 2013

The feeling of soaring through the skies open to the elements on a microlight is indescribable! What a buzz man! I even got to do some steering for part of it when the wind died down so it was like my own private flying lesson!
16 November 2010